Introducing Izmir

Before you start exploring Izmir, you should know that it is a place like no other. It is full of warm and friendly locals, delicious vegetable and seafood dishes, fascinating archaeological ruins, and irresistible beaches. Jump in a horse-drawn carriage and explore the city or take a ferry trip across its spectacular gulf. However you discover Izmir, you will find welcoming hospitality wherever you go.

Izmir is known for:

WellnessEntertainment and ShoppingNature and WildlifeSwimmingSkiingExtreme SportsSeasideUrban

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES

Aydın (179 km)

Manisa (39 km)

Balıkesir (188 km)

CURRENCY

Turkish Lira (TRY)

COUNTRY CODE

+90

ELECTRIC POWER

C, E, F

TIME ZONE

GMT +2

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE

€1.94

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)

€15.14

Average Temperature

January

8,9 °C

February

9,4 °C

March

12,2 °C

April

16,1 °C

May

20,6 °C

June

25 °C

July

27,2 °C

August

27,2 °C

September

23,9 °C

October

18,9 °C

November

14,4 °C

December

10,6 °C

January

8,9 °C

February

9,4 °C

March

12,2 °C

April

16,1 °C

May

20,6 °C

June

25 °C

July

27,2 °C

August

27,2 °C

September

23,9 °C

October

18,9 °C

November

14,4 °C

December

10,6 °C

Izmir airport information

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) is about 30 km from the city center and the İZBAN railway connects the two. From the airport you can also use the number 200, 202, and 204 buses, which take about 1 hour, or the HAVAŞ shuttle, which goes through Alsancak and Karşıyaka (Mavişehir) and costs TRY 10.

Average time from airport: 60 minutes

Distance from airport: 30 km

TAXI:

Taxis from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to the city center run between TRY 20 and TRY 55. You can also take taxis to tourist spots that aren't served by public transport like Çeşme, Seferihisar, Kuşadası, and Efes. Taxi meters start at TRY 3 and run at TRY 2.40 a kilometer.

Average taxi price: TRY 20 to TRY 55

CAR RENTAL:

Miles & Smiles members earn 100 Miles per day, up to maximum 1000 Miles. What’s more, rentals made through the website for 1 or 2 days earn an extra 250 Miles, while rentals for 3 or more days earn an extra 500 Miles.